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To celebrate and support the nearly 70 percent of firefighters who volunteer their service, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire has announced a partnership with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC). A donation of $75,000 will be made by Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire to the NVFC to help support volunteer firefighters nationwide. Health & Safety Of Firefighters The NVFC is a non-profit membership association representing the interests of volunteer fire, EMS and rescue services. The...

Fire departments from all over the world gathered at the Congress Centre Ulm (Germany) on Friday evening where for the sixth time in a row the Conrad Dietrich Magirus Award – also known as the ‘Oscar of the Firefighting Industry’ – was presented. The São Paulo Fire Department was delighted to take home the coveted award as ‘International Firefighting Team 2018’ for its firefighting operation in a high-rise. The top three international nominees also inc...

Gardner Denver Nash Territory Manager, Kevin Burt, will present a lecture on ‘Liquid Ring Technology in the Oil & Gas Industry – Midstream’ at the Colorado School of Mines, on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. This lecture is part of the Petroleum Midstream Minor Seminar and will take place in Marquez Hall, Room 104 from 5:00-7:00 pm.  Nash has been known as an industry leader in liquid ring vacuum pump & compressor technology for the oil & gas industry for over 55 ye...

As part of the ‘Best Employers in NRW 2019’ competition, in which G-TEC took part for the first time, the company received the Great Place to Work Award. In the category of companies that employ 50 to 250 people, G-TEC is among the top four companies. Great Place to Work Award To investigate the attractiveness and quality of employers, the Cologne-based research and consulting institute - Great Place to Work surveyed both company managers and employees. Criteria were, for example,...

Bullard, a globally renowned company in manufacturing personal protective equipment (PPE), is opening a research and development facility in Lexington, where marketing and product development teams will collaborate, in order to develop the next generation of Bullard products and services to protect customers. “This is a great Kentucky company and we’re proud to welcome Bullard to Lexington,” said Lexington Mayor, Linda Gorton, adding “The company is opening an office in...

Often said, but entirely true: It's not the fire itself that poses the greatest danger to humans, but its by-products: hot fumes, mists, and smoke. These can be highly toxic and are responsible for the majority of fire-related deaths. When called out on extinguishing operations, one of the most urgent tasks of fire brigades is to extract the smoke from the building as quickly as possible. The corresponding tactical approach is called positive pressure ventilation. This uses high-performance fan...

When working at heights, having access to comfortable equipment can make a world of difference, especially from the perspective of worker compliance and safety. That’s why global safety equipment manufacturer MSA Safety Incorporated has invested in designing and manufacturing innovative and comfortable fall protection harnesses that meet a wide variety of needs – and budgets. The company has now announced the addition of two new harnesses – called the V-FORM and the V-FIT &ndas...

E-ONE, a subsidiary of REV Group and a manufacturer of first responder apparatus, has announced the delivery of two new Emergency Service Units (ESU) to the Newark Police Department in Newark, New Jersey.  The two E-ONE Emergency Service Units are built as rescue style bodies using welded extruded aluminum with deep compartments to organize their mission critical equipment. These units will aid the Newark Police Department when responding to calls within the urban service area for situatio...

Streamlight Inc., a globally renowned provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, has announced that Washmon Sales Group has been named the company’s 2018 Sales Rep Agency of The Year for the Sporting Goods market. Washmon Sales Group Washmon Sales Group, a manufacturers’ representative agency based in Rockwell, Texas, received the award in recognition for outstanding sales achievement in its sales territories, which are located in the US States o...

Streamlight Inc., a globally renowned provider of high-performance lighting tools, has announced that Allied Sales & Marketing, Inc. has been named the company’s 2018 Sales Rep Agency of The Year for the Automotive market. 2018 Sales Rep Agency of The Year Allied Sales & Marketing, Inc. is a manufacturers’ sales representative organization based in Wauconda, IL. The company received the award in recognition for outstanding sales achievement in their sales territories of Ill...

Maintaining proper hygiene before, during and after surgery is a complex procedure, requiring everything to work perfectly. This is especially important for surgical light handles as a high touch surface. One solution is to use disposable handles that can simply be slipped over the inner handle of the surgical light. The disposable handle may neither slip off nor fall into the sterile operating area when attached. With a sterile, disposable handle made of soft material and equipped with a stabl...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, has announced that Siddons-Martin Emergency Group marked the company’s 45th anniversary as an authorized Pierce dealer with the expansion of service center offerings across Texas, New Mexico, and Louisiana. The Lubbock, Texas Service Center opened in August 2018, serving the North Texas and Texas Panhandle region. The Dallas Service Center opened in January 2019, located in Balch Springs, Texas and serves the city of Dallas, Te...

The deaths of two Birmingham firefighters – one believed to be the only in the UK ever to have died trying to rescue a colleague – have been marked exactly 100 years on. Herbert Dyche, who was stationed in Highgate, perished trying to save Acting Station Officer Alfred Moon. Moon, based in Aston, had himself been trying to rescue two workmen following a major leak at Saltley Gas Works. Tragically, his efforts were in vain. Commemorating fire fighters lost in rescue operations On 2...

On March 1, 2019, the Conrad Dietrich Magirus Award will be awarded for the sixth time in the Congress Centre in Ulm. Numerous fire departments from all over the world have applied for the coveted prize. 26 teams have made it to the final round with their missions and will travel to the festive awards ceremony in Ulm. Nominated Fire Departments The Conrad Dietrich Magirus Award 2018 will be awarded in the categories ‘International Firefighting Team of the Year’, ‘National Fi...

Many volunteer departments are forced to make do with an inadequate amount of turnout gear or with worn-out, non-compliant gear they can’t afford to replace. That’s why MSA, DuPont, and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) are working together again in 2019 to distribute new turnout gear to volunteer fire departments through MSA’s Globe Gear Giveaway Program. This annual program began in 2012 to help departments in need properly outfit their crew. To date, the program ha...

A psychology researcher at the University of New Brunswick has received funding from the federal government for her research project focused on firefighters accessing care for trauma. Dr. Janine Olthuis, an assistant professor in psychology at UNB Fredericton, is one of 20 researchers from across Canada, who has received funding through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research for projects relating to Post Traumatic Stress Injuries (PTSI) among public safety personnel, including law enforceme...

Checkmate Fire will be showcasing their range of passive fire protection solutions and services at the Fire Safety Event at the NEC in Birmingham, from 9 – 11 April 2019. The Fire Safety Event features a powerful combination of education, networking and business support designed to help organizations maintain the very highest standards of fire safety management. Join Checkmate at Stand FS10 to meet the company’s BRE Global / LPCB 3rd party accredited compliance and installation team...

The Congressional Fire Services Institute’s Board of Directors has chosen Chief Russ Sanders to receive the 2019 CFSI/Motorola Solutions Mason Lankford Fire Service Leadership Award. The official award presentation will take place during the 31st Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner on April 25, 2019 in Washington, D.C. Public Safety And Prevention VFIS Executive Vice President Dr. Bill Jenaway noted, “Russ Sanders has distinguished himself on so many levels and in s...

In partnership with the Congressional Fire Services Institute and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, VFIS is proud to sponsor the Senator Paul S. Sarbanes Fire Service Safety Leadership Award annually. The award is designed to honor organizations that provide outstanding contributions to firefighter safety and wellbeing. This year, co-recipients have been selected, and these incredible organizations are set to formally receive their award at the 31st Annual National Fire and Emergency...

In the 1990s, portable monitors had a maximum capacity of 3000 liters per minute. To exceed this flow rate, it was necessary to use towable monitors. This explains why POK’s construction of towable monitors starts at 3000 liters per minute, which they continue to build and sell, despite the fact that their products allow them to reach flow rates of 5000 and 8000 liters per minute, in very compact and light transportable machines. Towable monitors The foldable wheelbase of the towable mo...

As of event year 2020, Messe Frankfurt will be changing over completely to green power, sourcing 100 percent of its electricity from renewable energy. This includes the power supply for the stands, halls and exhibition grounds at the company’s Frankfurt base. For Messe Frankfurt, one of world’s largest trade fair organizer with its own exhibition grounds, the move away from conventional energy sources is a further milestone in implementing its long-term strategic measures in the fie...

MSA Safety Incorporated, the globally renowned developer, manufacturer and supplier of safety products that protect people and facility infrastructures, has announced that Nish Vartanian, President and CEO, has been elected to the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Foundation’s Board of Directors. The IAFF Foundation, a non-profit organization based in Washington D.C., provides charitable support and direct assistance to IAFF fire fighters and their families in the wake of...

Communicating clearly and effectively is always a challenge for firefighters given the prevalence of loud and often piercing background noise at a fire ground. Overcoming this hazard and making two-way communication between firefighters more reliable is the goal of a new collaborative effort between global safety equipment manufacturer MSA Safety Incorporated and JVCKENWOOD, a developer of critical communication solutions. Bluetooth-enabled voice communications An elegant and wire-free design...

Superior Group of Companies, Inc. announced the promotion of Rick Granzow, its Senior Director of Information Technology, to the position of Vice President of Information Technology. Ensuring business continuity “Since joining us in 2013, Rick has held increasing responsibility and has led the successful integration and reengineering of our technology infrastructure to help ensure business continuity and cost-effectiveness. “With the demands of different technology needs from mul...

Streamlight Inc., a renowned provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, introduced a laser-equipped model of its popular ProTac Rail Mount HL-X weapon light. The ultra-bright long-gun light delivers 1,000 lumens, while offering double-switch functionality and an integrated red aiming laser with a unique clamp design to maintain windage and elevation adjustments. The ProTac Rail Mount HL-X Laser offers the latest in close combat/defense illumination technology...

Superior Group of Companies, Inc. announced the promotion of Charles Sheppard, its Vice President, Global Sourcing and Distribution, to the position of Senior Vice President, Global Sourcing and Distribution. “Charles has been a tremendous asset to the Company and has led our ability to operationalize our sourcing and distribution efficiency across the globe and among our acquisitions. He is well known for his thought leadership in his field and was recently appointed to the Cotton Board...

MagneGrip, a globally renowned air purification solutions and exhaust removal systems company, has announced the appointment of Maggie Rossman-Roach as the new President. In addition to Maggie Rossman-Roach’s appointment as President, Jack Rossman has also been named as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Tom Rossman has been appointed as the Chief Logistics Officer (CLO) for the company. New leadership appointments The senior leadership team has over 60 years of experience in the...

Starting on the 2nd August 2019, Watch Manager Justin Rowe from North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (based at Malton Fire Station), will be running from Bar Harbor, Maine to the United States Marine Corps War Memorial Arlington County in Virginia. He will be running unsupported for a distance of approximately 1,000 miles over 44 days, pulling a Burley Nomad Trailer, carrying all of his equipment. The run will see him making his way through nine eastern states following the Atlantic Coast Cy...

POK created its first mobile foam unit as part of a fire equipment order in 1982. This fire-fighting equipment consists of a 100-liter foaming tank on wheels, a foam generator nozzle, an injector of 200 liters per minute, and a 45 mm diameter hose length. This fire-fighting equipment is used to protect factories, petroleum deposits, and high-risk installations. It involves a minimum training of the staff in fire attack department. Mobile foam units Since these first achievements, POK’s...

GS Global Resources has a full class for the 2-day event eager to learn about IQAN by Parker. A rapid development environment for a sophisticated, yet easy to use control system designed for rugged mobile machinery. IQAN Software Tools | IQANdesign Build new applications Series of channels and function blocks to perform machine logic Can use limited text-based programming (Qcode) instead of object lists in math channels